Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Philippians chapter 4:
11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:
12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
We all have challenges of varying degrees. There are times when everything seems to be going as planned, and other times when nothing is working out as expected. As we trust and rely on Our Heavenly Father to provide for us in all circumstances, we will be able to walk in peace no matter what we face on a day to day basis.
Our circumstances are temporary by nature thus they are always subject to change. This is why we should place our trust on the Rock of our salvation for He is unwavering in His Love for us. Paul further wrote in 1 Corinthians chapter 15:
57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Dealing with obstacles is part of our walk and calling, so let us be steadfast and immovable just like Our Heavenly Father. We trust in HIM and as the world sees us as being fully trustworthy and walking in unwavering faith, they will begin to trust us in the same manner. As we are proven to be steadfast and immovable, people will be drawn to us as their world falls apart before their eyes. We have become long-term in our perspective in a world where short-term thinking is predominant. Having decades of experience in my walk with FATHER, I know first hand what Paul refers to when he mentions the highs and lows. I can tell you that the lows will test your faith so it is wise to build your faith when things are going well so you won’t be moved when the world seems to fall apart.
How many of us are willing to rejoice in our sufferings? Paul also wrote by THE SPIRIT in Colossians chapter 1:
24 I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church,
25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God
Let’s face it, all of us will suffer at some point in our lives as we walk out our calling. People who promote the world’s way will attempt to belittle us and attack our calling. This is no different than when Jesus walked out His ministry. He was not moved by their criticisms so let us be immovable as well. We should maintain the same attitude as Paul and “rejoice” in our sufferings for Christ. In the end, we will receive our reward from FATHER.